“I'm an extreme version, but the water is my life. It's where I live. It's what I do to work out. It's where I go to think. So it solves pretty much all aspects of my life of what keeps me motivated, keeps me fit, keeps me well minded. And I think naturally, most people would say the water has some special power of connecting and making someone feel good.”

We’re in great company with Brian Meyer, the Co-Founder and CEO of FLOHOM, a collection of immersive waterfront experiences for vacationers and staycationers alike to enjoy the comforts of elevated hospitality while docked in the lively harbors of Baltimore, Annapolis and Washington, DC.

Whether you are seeking to submerge in relaxing and refreshing accommodations, or in search of a jumping off point for exploration and adventure, FLOHOM welcomes you aboard their floating homes and into their community of water-loving wanderers.

In this episode, Brian shares how a life spent on the water embracing the change in tides, has led him to not only pursue his own dream of waterfront living, but to make this dream a reality for all those looking for our home away from shore.

Top Takeaways

[2:00] Brian was a fish out of water as a child growing up on the Eastern Shore of Maryland - always looking for a reason to waterski, wakeboard or surf - which led him to go to school in Hawaii where he was introduced to outrigger canoes - before returning home to start a community around paddleboarding, Capital SUP.

[7:30] Recognizing the impact these social watersports had on the local community, Brian then started the Live Water Foundation to give Veterans, people with disabilities, and underserved youth a chance to enjoy this lifestyle, ensuring the local waterways were protected with clean water initiatives.

[10:15] When Brian went to look for a waterfront home himself, he quickly learned his budget was well below the price for these types of properties, until he began to conceptualize FLOHOM with the mission to make waterfront living accessible, sustainable, and affordable.

[20:00] A stay in a FLOHOM floating suite goes beyond the spacious views and luxurious amenities, with Voyager Guides and bespoke services for guests to experience all that these harbor towns have to offer right off the dock.

[32:30] The future for FLOHOM is a lifestyle brand on the water, from privately owned floating suites to entire marina resorts to an international waterfront footprint.

Notable Mentions

• Capital SUP
• Live Water Foundation
• Jungalow by Justina Blakeney
• HostGPO and Minoan marketplaces
• Outer outdoor furniture
• Old Bay seasoning
• Hydrofoil surfboards

Visit For Yourself

• FLOHOM Website | @flohom_ofc
• @_brianmeyer

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“We want people to take away a new perception of ‘off-grid living’ and what that means. So when you first think of off-grid, especially when I did it, I was like, ‘Okay, off grid. You're roughing it. Is there going to be hot water? You don't know. Is there a toilet? You don't know.’ And so we wanted to make it have zero compromises in terms of what you're experiencing.”

We’re in great company with Hillary Flur, the Co-Founder of Folly Collection. Tucked away and surrounded by endless vistas, these architecturally designed spaces scattered across the US seamlessly blend into the surrounding environment, creating a harmony between nature and space, where every detail is designed to enhance our well-being.

From the remote lands of Joshua Tree and Mojave Desert in California, to the lush farms of Long Island in New York, Folly Collection’s innovative off-grid systems are aesthetically captivating, environmentally responsible, and at the forefront of technological advancement.

In this episode, Hillary shares how a childhood friendship with architectural designer, Malek Alqadi, turned into a creative business partnership, and how a search for a sustainable and sincere place to stay during personal travels, turned into a passion pioneering an optimistic future for hospitality.

Top Takeaways

[1:50] How Hillary’s early career in customer service brought her to recognize her love of making people happy, of solving their problems, of making them feel heard.

[4:30] The Folly Collection’s humble beginnings started when childhood best friends turned business partners, sleeping on each other’s couches, going on road trips to the desert to find affordable land, and dreaming of all they could build together.

[9:10] Travel to the vast deserts and verdant landscapes of Folly Joshua Tree and Folly Mojave Desert to find yourself lost in the dark skies full of stars.

[14:25] Seasonal pop-up destinations are in store for Folly, starting with the serenity that can be found on New York’s Long Island sound.

[18:50] Folly Collection is certainly living up to its name, as ‘Folly’ in architecture is described as a whimsical structure built to serve as a conversation piece, lending interest to a view and experience.

[23:55] What is the Folly Collection signature recipe you ask? A delicate balance of serene landscape complimented with sustainable architecture, minimalist aesthetics, and tech enabled amenities.

[25:10] To form a collection, one must be deeply connected to their local community. And Hillary is doing exactly that - nurturing bespoke experiences, baked goods, destination dining and wellness treatments to share with her guests.

[27:00] Folly’s future is full of more experiential elements, a wishlist of secluded locations, and a tech ecosystem that is designed to reduce friction and increase immersion.

Notable Mentions

• 29 Loaves High Desert New York style bagels
• Kitchen In The Desert New American cafe
• grnd sqrl gastropub
• Palms dive bar

Visit For Yourself

• Folly Collection Website | @follycollection
• @folly.ny | @follyjoshuatree | @folly.mojave

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